Widewater State Park Manager Paul Anderson talks about what you’ll see and experience at the two year old park…and plans for the future.
Virginia State Parks offers free geo-referenced maps with Avenza
Avenza is a mobile application that utilizes the internal GPS unit of a mobile phone to geo-reference the device’s location on a downloadable PDF map.
PHOTOS: The sights of early fall in Spotsylvania
Early fall near the Spotsylvania Battlefield.
Make your front porch amazing while helping adults with disabilities
Proceeds from the sale will benefit RAAI’s day support program for adults with developmental disabilities. The program helps participants learn new skills, develop friendships and explore their community.
Fall foliage report
It’s fall in Virginia! Check out the Virginia State Parks foliage report to learn about fall in the parks.
Virginia Department of Forestry Seeks Acorns/Nuts from Virginia Landowners
Each year, the state department of forestry asks the public from across the state to collect and donate nuts of select species to be planted at the state nursery.
VIDEO: Summer Garden at Downtown Greens a success. Now, on to fall!
The Summer Garden at Downtown Greens was a great success and help to many in the community. Now, it’s on to the fall! And plans are in place.
Updates on Lake Anna algae bloom
Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory Remains in place for Middle Pamunkey and Upper North Anna Branches of Lake Anna; Advisories lifted for Upper Pamunkey Branch and Terry’s Run – In Orange, Louisa and Spotsylvania Counties
State officials say heavy rains have created dangerous boating conditions
“We strongly urge you to think before you go. Always check local river conditions”
PHOTOS: Steady rains raise the Rappahannock at Fredericksburg
The fast moving Rappahannock River along Riverside Drive and Fall Hill Avenue
Fall plant sale underway to help Rappahannock Adult Activities
Rappahannock Adult Activities fall plant sale has grown bigger! The fundraiser helps adults with disability thrive in the community. You can find a list of plants at rappahannockareacsb.org.
VIDEO: Sip and See at Downtown Greens tonight
Sarah Perry tells us what you’ll see and do tonight at Downtown Greens
Paddlers will portage on Rappahannock at 1-95 bridges in Fredericksburg
Starting Monday, paddlers on the Rappahannock River will portage at the I-95 bridges in Fredericksburg to safely navigate around bridge construction as part of the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Young eagle rescued near Aquia Creek returned to the wild
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office says two young bald eagles that were rescued on May 19th by Sgt. Anthony McCall of the Animal Control Division, have been released into the wild.
Downtown Greens looking for Thursday volunteers for Free Farm Stand
It’s easy and you’ll be giving back to the community in a big way!
COVID case closes Mason Neck State Park in Lorton
State Parks website says Mason Neck is closed until further notice
Public asked to report receipt of any unsolicited packages of seeds
Invasive species wreak havoc on the environment, displace or destroy native plants and insects and severely damage crops.
Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory issued for upper North Anna Branches – Lake Anna In Orange, Louisa and Spotsylvania
Public advised to avoid water contact within locations of the lake
Want to see Comet NEOWISE this week?
From Sky and Telescope: Where in the sky to see the comet this week
Game and Inland Fisheries warns of new invasive species in Virginia lakes
Alabama Bass are highly invasive and threaten both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass through competition and hybridization.